Vetiver roots – Khus / वाळा

This Vetiver roots also known as वाळा in Marathi & Khus roots in Hindi.  These are aromatic and Grade A roots.

*Benefits of Vetiver roots:*

1. Cools the Gut
2. Reduces Inflammation
3. Improves Skin health
4. Improves Digestion
5. Reduces Body heat
6. Improves skin health
7. Helps with Itchy hair scalp

How to use:

A. Drinking water:

1. Wash & Put 10-20 strands of roots in drinking water vessel (Matka/ Steel etc). Let it stand for 2-4 hours. Drink this aromatic and pleasant water for its cooling effect.
2. Remove the strands and let is dry in open air. Repeat sr no 1.

B. Bathing Water:

1. Use the discarded roots in bathing water.

C. Vetiver tea:

Also, you can make vetiver tea- just leave a spoonful of strands in hot cup of water.

Can Add: taste enhancers such as Lemon, honey, ginger, etc.

D. Pest repellent:

Burn the strands at the corners of your home along with some dhoop cups. This help repell pests

E. Natural Body Scrub:

After infusion of drinking water / bath water. Dry the roots and tie it together using a small thread. Now use it as a cooling body scrub.

F. Bath powder

Wash and dry some roots and powder it along with Green Moong, Chana dal, Masoor dal, turmeric. This powder is aromatic as well acts as a great cleanser. Doesn’t dry out skin.